A Flawed Welfare System: Should They Work?

The United States has developed a monetary system to help those who are in need, typically helping families and individuals in need. Often these individuals have recently lost their jobs and need money for the essentials: food, clothing shelter. Over time, we have seen this system be abused by those only wish to receive free money from our federal government. This welfare system that we have has become flawed and outdated, and must be repaired in order to better serve the people and those truly in need.

I truly can understand that some people really do need assistance. In most cases, when people loose their jobs, not only do they suffer, but so do their families and children. I believe the idea behind the welfare system is great, and is a wonderful asset to the country, but too often have I seen stories of people abusing and milking the system for all it's worth. These people should not be allowed to receive these funds. Now, the question is: "Should people receiving welfare benefits be forced to work?" Unfortunately, no one can answer with a simple yes or no.

Obviously there are too many variables that can be added to the equation: Are they disabled? If they have children, will the job force them to leave the kids with someone, therefore costing them money? Etc... There are many things to look into, but for the sake of time and space, and common sense, I will just be looking at the typical American family: mom or dad or both, no kids, or kids go to school.

The welfare systems holds a heavy burden over not only the government, but also all the people who pay their taxes, in other words, pretty much everyone that has a job. Making a job a requirement for welfare receivers will help to put at least some of that money back into the system. Plus, there are many benefits for those people who receive welfare, if they have a job.

First, it keeps them from being lazy and being accustomed to receive money from no work on their part. I believe that this is what happens to most welfare moochers. They begin with good intentions of getting another job, but after a while they realize that it is much easier to just sit at home and get free money than to have to go out and works and earn it. Forcing them to work will help them to remember that is just a helping hand to get back on their feet, and not just a handout.

We must also help them to understand that getting "the perfect job" just doesn't happen in real life. We must emphasize that its is always good to look for better and more rewarding careers and job opportunities, but that they must work until that point with whatever they can find. If we just let them go and receive money, waiting until they get the perfect job, many will never get off welfare, therefore draining the system.

Then there are just the people who know how to work the system and know welfare is a good way to get free money. These people must be stopped in their tracks, for they are the worst of all. Many times these people will have kids just to receive money, never even really caring for the child, and oftentimes relying on the state or federal government for childcare, adding more costs. These people must understand that the welfare system is not for handouts, and that they must have a job to get help.

These are just a few key points in why the welfare system must be refined and why these people must be forced to find a job. I for one do not like seeing money that I have earned being given to someone that does not deserve it. I am not saying that all the people are undeserving, for truly there are many in need. I am saying that the moochers and lazy freeloaders must be stopped, and must learn that life requires work.